We recently returned from our second stay at the Pirate. Obviously, we were impressed enough the first trip to make reservations for a second. The absolute best part of staying at the Pirate is Laurence and Eric, the owners and hosts. They are wonderful people and, if you ask, they will give you tips on places to see, restaurants, etc.... More

My husband and I stayed at the hotel so we had access to Monaco and the Grand prix. It is much more expensive to stay at this time of course. We found the hotel to be very clean and tidy and the breakfast room was just lovely. The view to the ocean with Cruise ships and other water craft in... More

Spotlessly clean, very friendly and helpful staff / owners, decent size rooms, excellent swimming pool and reasonable prices for the area. The walk into Villefranche is about 20 minutes downhill, but if you're a typical 35 years+ adult, get a bus or cab back (although the buses stop at 7.30ish and the taxis are very expensive - minimum €15). We... More

Having just returned from a stay at this hotel I must say that my husband and I thought it was wonderful. We had a lovely garden room, very quiet and comfortable. Laurence & Eric the hotel owners, were charming people and they and there staff did everything to ensure that our stay was perfect. Breakfasts were taken on the terrace... More

The location of the hotel is perfect as a home base for our stay in the Riviera; we had a car and the parking is convenient and free. The location allowed very easy access to Nice, Villefranche sur Mer, Monaco and Antibes; Eric and his wife Laurence, the owners, are very nice and hospitable; they do a great job and... More

It's always a bit chancy, booking a week's holiday in a hotel purely on the recommendation of TripAdvisor contributors. However, on this occasion, they have come up trumps. Hotel La Fiancee du Pirate is a silk purse hidden behind a sow's ear. From the busy main road above Villefranche it looks grim. But once inside the hotel, as it tumbles... More

We loved Villefranche Sur-mer and this hotel was great. There is a downfall though and that is its location up on the hill. Its good in a sense because you get fantastic views across the bay from all areas but it is quite a walk up and down to the sea and village every day. As others have mentioned there... More

We stayed here for 3 nights in August - it was great - nice relaxed atmosPhere, a great deep pool (& quiet!), fabulous views & lovely people. The rooms were big by french standards. The only downside - it really is a walk to town! The distance is fine, but hill up has a very very steep incline. Having read... More

My family and I have stayed at this lovely hotel for the last three years, each time returning for a week at towards the end of August. As other's have commented in previous reviews, we have high praise indeed for Lawrence and Eric ( the owners ) and their staff in the way they run their hotel. They are always... More